Taboo Miami by G5ive
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025
67
Score
Across the available record, Taboo Miami by G5ive has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 3, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Taboo Miami by G5ive's latest score of 67 falls below the North Miami Beach average of 72. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed waffle maker with accumulated grease.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
67
May 30, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed chicken wings over raw hamburger meat and lobster tails stored in the walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
70
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) located in the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) located in the kitchen. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
78
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) located in the kitchen.
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flies in the lounge bar.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed salmon (46F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding); jerk sauce (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); macaroni and cheese (48F - Cold Holding); chicken tenders (46F - Cold Holding); slice Tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler for more than 8 hours. Stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salmon (46F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding); jerk sauce (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); macaroni and cheese (48F - Cold Holding); chicken tenders (46F - Cold Holding); slice Tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler for more than 8 hours. Stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed white rice (50F - Cooling) in the reach in cooler for more than 8 hours.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed white rice (50F - Cooling) in the reach in cooler for more than 8 hours.
01B-36-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves in the walk in cooler with dust.
22-02-4
33
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
41
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Observed no soap provided at handwash sink by walk in cooler and by 3 compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with rubbing alcohol liquid with no name.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed dishwasher not dispensing chlorine sanitation solution. Establishment would be using 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is fixed.
16-59-1
Basic - Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable stored by the 3 compartment sink.
14-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic deli cup used as a scooped inside the seafood sauce container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secure in the kingdom bar area.
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed deep freezer next to kitchen with interior cracked.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exit door with a gap, by the ice machine.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on the floor in the kitchen. Observed ice bucket stored on the floor by the bar in kingdom area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Observed cardboard used to line food-contact shelves by 3 compartment sink.
14-05-4
Basic - Observed covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by the 3 compartment sink and in the bar.
31B-04-4
45
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taboo Miami by G5ive last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taboo Miami by G5ive on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taboo Miami by G5ive?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taboo Miami by G5ive.
How does Taboo Miami by G5ive compare to other restaurants in North Miami Beach?
Taboo Miami by G5ive most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami Beach average of 72.
Has Taboo Miami by G5ive's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taboo Miami by G5ive have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taboo Miami by G5ive means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Taboo Miami by G5ive inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taboo Miami by G5ive is inspected around three times per year on average.
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